Great Place to Work - Software Team Lead BD Employee Review

4.0
Oct 8, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Even before I joined BD and during the interview process, I was always made comfortable and felt like a member of the team. In my case, it wasn't really a job interview but a casual chat about work and past projects with friends. The environment is awesome, I feel valued, appreciated and empowered to do the best I can and help others achieve their potential and best version of themselves. Everyone is always available to chat, regardless of their position on the hierarchy, and that's really important for me. BD values are pretty much aligned with my own, so I can easily relate and feel engaged to contribute actively to "advance the world of health". The Coffee dock at RCI is awesome, the coffee is free and great and there's even a pool table! The space is bright and open, the facilities are very good with parking which is great when I commute. There are Innovation programs and good reward/incentive programs. The benefits are also good, both pension and health insurance, etc. The ARGs (Associate Resource Groups) provide another stream to add value and impact on the company and people's lives. I feel very happy and accomplished working in RCI and I believe there's a lot of potential for career growth doing what I love.

Cons

There's no Full Remote option at the moment. Being a heavily regulated industry, things move slow. It's a shame that Health insurance doesn't cover day-to-day expenses.

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BD Response
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Thank you for the positive review! We are proud to hear you feel connected to our purpose in advancing the world of health™. Especially so in our Research Centre Ireland, where associates from over 27 countries work in interdisciplinary teams to deliver healthcare innovation used the world over. We’re also pleased to hear you found the work environment to be great, at BD we’re committed to making the workplace more inclusive and equitable for all associates. Thanks again for your feedback, and here’s to more great moments together in the future.

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